Still in the Game

"The real winners in life are the people who look at every situation with an expectation that they can make it work or make it better."
~Barbara Pletcher

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The recent warm weather has created a bit of spring fever. The weather has got me excited for the 2011 baseball season. Pitchers and catcher reported to spring training early this week. Teams will commence full workouts beginning this weekend. The first game of spring training is just about a week away. Each new season brings new hope of winning a championship. Optimism is at its peak for players and teams during spring training. Just what does the future hold -- a championship, batting title, maybe a gold glove? As a tribute to the 2011 baseball/softball season, from pee-wees to the big leagues, I offer this little story of baseball and optimism:

An eldery gentleman stopped by a local playground to watch some young kids play baseball. The gentleman man was very fond of America’s favorite past time. He loved watching baseball so much that he would sit for hours watching a game; from little league to the pros it did not matter, it was a baseball game. The gentleman was curious about the score and asked one of the youngsters the score. "We're behind 17 to nothing," the youngster answered. The gentleman replied, "I must say you don't seem too discouraged.” The youngster replied, “Why should we be discouraged? We haven't even been up to bat yet."

What an attitude; down 17-0, but still in the game. How about you? When things are not going right for you, do you still believe that you are in the game? It is all about attitude. Maybe the youngster’s team came back and won, maybe they did not. The point is he believed they could win. It was that belief that gave his team a fighting chance. When you do not believe something is possible, it becomes impossible. When you believe something is possible, it moves into the realm of being possible. I urge you to develop/maintain an optimistic attitude. You get what you expect. Plain and simple: If you think you can’t, you can’t; think you can, you can. Remember, when you are down 17-0, having an optimistic attitude will always keep you in the game.

Remember, you are always a winner with Jesus on your team. Invite him to join you today.

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It's Your Life: Live it, Love it, Celebrate it!
MJD